Dell DUP Framework up to 4.9.9 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell DUP Framework up to 4.9.9 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-39254. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dell DUP Framework up to 4.9.9 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell Update Package (DUP), Versions prior to 4.9.10 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability. A malicious user with local access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code as admin.

The weakness was released 03/01/2024 by Dohyun Lee as dsa-2023-338. The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-39254 since 07/26/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 4.9.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DUP Framework 4.9.10

Timelineinfo

07/26/2023 🔍
03/01/2024 +219 days 🔍
03/01/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/18/2025 +413 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2023-338
Researcher: Dohyun Lee
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-255406

Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2024 14:40
Updated: 04/18/2025 05:20
Changes: 03/01/2024 14:40 (50), 01/31/2025 18:07 (27), 04/18/2025 05:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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